Many People Who Excel Are Self-taught.

Regardless Of Whether You Speak The Language Or Are Familiar With A Culture, The Picture Should Hold Up.

I Always Enjoyed Art History Because, Growing Up In California, My Exposure Was Limited, And It Was A New Experience. To Learn The History Of Art Opened Up Certain Things To Me, Made Me See. It Intrigued Me.

I Think Knowing People By First Names, Not By What They Do Sexually, Is Really What It's About. Not Being Afraid. Fear Is The Enemy. I've Always Been Comfortable With Being Gay.

Being An American Is About Having The Right To Be Who You Are. Sometimes That Doesn't Happen.

Coming From California And Growing Up Where I Did, I've Always Had A Fondness For And Innate Sensitivity To Light, Texture, And Warmth.